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SAMPLE WRITTEN
COMPREHENSIVE
HEALTH and SAFETY
PROGRAM FOR CONSTRUCTION
This material was compiled by the staff of the Wyoming Workers' Safety -
Technical Assistance Section.
This material and Safety and Health Technical Assistance Services are provided
free of charge to owners, proprietors, and managers of small businesses, by the
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, OSHA Division, a program funded
largely by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an agency
of the U.S. Department of Labor.
The information contain in this document is not considered a substitute for any
provision of the standard.
The attached Health and Safety Program is for your use in developing your company's
program. This program is not complete: It requires your review and edit before it
becomes your program. Work in conjunction with the WOHS Rules and Regulations for
Construction. Add any categories you need. Remove those that do not apply to you.
Expand the areas you need and delete those areas that don't fit your business. The
Statement of Health and Safety Policy will fit any type of business. This document needs
the company letterhead, date, signature and title only. Feel free to tailor it to fit your
company as you see best.
1. Review, edit, and print the Statement of Health and Safety Policy on
company letterhead, date, and sign.
2. Carefully review the entire program. Delete those items or topics which do
not apply to your company.
3. Treat this as your core program. Be advised, there are other individual
specialized programs, such as a hazard communication program, a confined
space program, or a respiratory protection program, that may be required for your
particular company. You may incorporate these other programs right into this core
program document, add them as appendixes to this document, or treat them as
separate individual programs.
4. Add those items not listed that you know are required or needed, or those
policies, programs, or items that as a company you wish to include, in the
appropriate section. For example, if you require safety shoes or hardhats on all
your job sites or in your shop areas, so state.
It is our policy to provide a safe, accident-free, and healthy work environment for
everyone. However, excellent safe and healthy conditions do not occur by chance. They
are the result of diligent work and careful attention to all company policies by everyone.
Everyone is obligated to know the safety requirements and standards for their area or job,
and just as important, to abide by them. Supervisors must instill a positive attitude and
safety awareness in their workers through personal adherence, personal contact, training,
and regularly scheduled safety meetings. It is the duty of all employees to perform their
work with maximum regard for the safety of themselves and co-workers.
Our safety policies are based on past experience and current standards, and are also an
integral part of the company's personnel policies. This means that compliance with the
policies is a condition of employment and must be taken seriously. Failure to comply is
sufficient grounds for disciplinary action or for termination of employment.
Safety and health are every bit as important in this organization as productivity and
quality. In fact, they go hand in hand. Of course the best reason for you to observe these
policies is because it's in your own self-interest to do so. Conscientiously following them
can help you stay safe, healthy, and able to work, play, and enjoy life to its fullest.
PROGRAM
SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM
Health and safety are of vital interest to everyone in the company: each level of our
organization is accountable for safe performance. Compliance with this program and
safety and health rules is taken very seriously. This means that failure to comply is
sufficient ground for disciplinary action or for termination of employment. These policies
are an integral part of the company's personnel policies.
The Wyoming Occupational Health and Safety Act became effective January 1, 1974. It
provides that every employer engaged in business in the State of Wyoming shall:
c. Comply with, and require all employees to comply with, occupational health
and safety standards and regulations under the Act which are applicable to their
actions and situations.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Our goal is to protect employees from injury while working for our company. This must
receive top priority from everyone.
Duties and responsibilities of all personnel under our health and safety program are in the
following:
Project Manager/Superintendent/Foreman
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b. Directs and coordinates health and safety activities within area of
responsibility.
g. Conducts frequent and regular health and safety inspections of work area.
Directs correction of unsafe conditions.
i. Ensures that foremen are aware of and comply with requirements for safe
practices.
a. Be familiar with, explains, and enforces health and safety regulations that
apply to company operations within his/her area of responsibility.
b. Ensures that safety devices and proper individual protective equipment are
used by persons under his/her supervision.
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c. Instructs and trains all persons within area of responsibility in job health and
safety requirements, to include hazard recognition and avoidance, and requires
compliance by workers with the safety rules established.
d. Conducts weekly (or as often as needed) safety briefings with all workers
under his/her supervision.
g. Conducts frequent and regular safety and health inspections of his/her work
areas and ensures that no unsafe conditions exist in area of responsibility. Reports
to the Project Manager/ Superintendent/Foreman on any corrective actions
needed which are beyond his/her control.
All Employees
a. Be familiar with and comply with proper health and safety practices.
b. Use the required safety devices and proper personal protective safety
equipment.
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Subcontractor Compliance
All contracts and subcontracts require that state laws concerning health and safety will be
observed by the subcontractor. The provisions of these health and safety responsibilities
apply to subcontractors and their employees working for this company. Failure to fulfill
this requirement is a failure to meet the conditions of the contract.
(Note for Employers: The following Claims Management procedures are required to be included
in your Safety and Health Program if you wish to be accredited for the Safety Discount Program.
It should be noted that paragraphs a e are basic requirements for submission of any injury
claim; however, paragraph f regarding a modified job program is specifically required for the
Safety Discount Program. Please refer to the Safety Discount Program Request for Accreditation
form or contact the Risk Management Services at 307-777-7786 for more details of this program
and/or the modified job program.)
b. Employees, within ten (10) days after notification to the employer, must
complete the Worker Information section only of the Workers' Safety and Compensation
Report of Occupational Injury or Disease forms package.
d. The claims manager will ensure that the Wyoming Workers' Safety and
Compensation Division is notified as appropriate by filing the above report within ten days
of the notification.
e. The accident investigation must confirm that the injury was job related for
the resultant claim to be valid.
f. Injured employees will be entered into a modified job program, i.e., light
duty, restricted duty, part time duty, when such is recommended by the attending
physician.
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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
DRIVING SAFETY
Vehicle operations are an integral part of our business. Therefore, the following rules
shall apply to all business vehicle operations. Hopefully, employees will follow these
rules when operating their own personal vehicles.
a. All vehicle operators are required to have a current and valid drivers license for
the vehicle to be operated, i.e., motorcycles, trucks, commercial drivers license (CDL).
c. All cargo or other items, i.e., laptops, suitcases, etc, shall be loaded and secured
to prevent them from creating hazards in the event of hard braking.
d. Prior to entering the vehicle visually inspect the entire vehicle. Look for broken
windows, light covers, low tire pressure, etc. Report all damage to your supervisor.
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f. All occupants shall fasten their seat belts. The vehicle shall not be started until
all occupants have fastened their seat belts.
g. Check all gauges and switches for proper function and location, i.e., cruise
control, windshield wipers, lights, gearshift, and radio. Do not look for these while you
are operating the vehicle. Test the brakes to determine their effectiveness and get a
feel for the necessary brake pressure.
h. Obey all traffic laws while operating the vehicle. This includes the speed limit.
i. Vehicles shall NOT be operated while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
which may impair your driving ability. Some prescription drugs and over-the-counter
drugs also may affect your driving and decision-making abilities.
j. Cell phone operation must be conducted ONLY while stopped and out of traffic.
k. Pay attention! Keep your mind on driving and watching the road. Watch out for
other drivers. Make sure are well rested and alert.
l. Dont get involved in road rage. Dont become angry at aggressive drivers.
Simply pull over to the right lane or the side of the road and allow them to pass.
m. Always stay at least two (2) seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. If driving
conditions are not optimal, i.e., rain, ice, snow, wind, or visibility, allow a further
following distance.
Your personal safety is also our concern. When operating a company vehicle, please
adhere to the following rules. Again, hopefully, you will use these rules in your personal
activities.
a. If your vehicle becomes disabled, call for help on your cell phone or display a
white flag on the antenna as a request for help. Require identification of strangers who
offer assistance.
b. Keep your doors locked. Park in well lighted areas. Have your keys ready to
enter your vehicle. You are a target when looking in your purse or digging in a
handbag.
c. When approaching your vehicle, try to observe any persons in the vicinity of your
vehicle and look under your vehicle. Look in the back seat before opening the door.
Carry a pen light flashlight.
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TRAINING
a. Employees scheduled for any safety and health training will attend such
training.
{Employers should review their training requirements and include training time
frames or schedules in this section. Training outlines/guidelines should also be
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developed to ensure all areas/items are covered in this training.}
The OSHA Form 300 log of all recordable occupational injuries and illnesses will be
maintained at the main office. This involves the superintendent ensuring that the required
injury information is forwarded to the main office for posting onto the master log within
seven days after the accident has occurred. If the construction site is open for a year or
more, a separate log will be maintained for the site, either at that job site by the
superintendent or in the main office. The summary section of the OSHA Form 300 must
be posted at each job site by February 1st of the following year and remain in place until
April 30th.
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Hazard Identification, Assessment, and Control
This company has a procedure for conducting inspections of jobsites for compliance with
health and safety rules. The purpose of the in-house inspection is to identify hazards and
unsafe practices before they cause an injury or accident.
Formal safety and health inspections will be conducted under the following minimum
timelines:
a. Health and Safety Manager: Monthly of all fixed facilities and shop, and
each project or job site.
d. The company's health and safety program will be reviewed by the Health
and Safety Manager on an annual basis.
After completing jobsite or facility inspections, the person making the inspection will:
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CONSTRUCTION SITE HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES
In order for a health and safety program to be effective, it is vital that it be understood and
implemented at all levels from management to all employees.
The following are the primary Wyoming Occupational Health and Safety rules and
regulations applicable to our operations that must be complied with by our company. A
complete set of safety standards may be found in the WOHS Rules and Regulations for
Construction (1926) and for General Industry (1910).
c. Use eye and face protection where there is danger from flying objects or
particles, (such as when grinding, chipping, burning and welding, etc.) or from
hazardous chemical splashes.
e. Operate machines or other equipment only when all guards and safety
devices are in place and in proper operating condition.
f. Keep all equipment in safe working condition. Never use defective tools or
equipment. Report any defective tools or equipment to immediate supervisor.
g. Properly care for and be responsible for all personal protective equipment
(PPE). Wear or use any such PPE when required.
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Housekeeping
c. Combustible scrap, debris, and garbage shall be removed from the work
area at frequent and regular intervals.
Fire Prevention
b. All employees must know the location of fire fighting equipment in the work
area and have knowledge of its use and application.
c. Only approved safety cans shall be used for handling or storing flammable
liquids in quantities greater than one gallon. For one or less gallon, only the
original container or a safety can will be used.
d. When heat producing equipment is used, the work area must be kept clear
of all fire hazards and all sources of potential fires will be eliminated.
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b. An adequate supply of potable water shall be provided. The use of a
common drinking cup is prohibited.
a. Personal protective equipment must be worn as required for each job in all
operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions. Equipment
requirements will be reviewed by supervisor/foreman, etc.
d. Hard hats and steel-toed safety work boots/shoes must be worn by all
employees at all times where required.
e. Appropriate gloves, aprons and boots are to be used when necessary for
protection against acids and other chemicals which could injure employees' skin.
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g. Some form or element of fall protection must be provided where employees
are exposed to any fall hazard of six feet or greater (Exceptions: scaffolds - ten
feet, and ladders.) Depending on the situation, this fall protection may be
guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems (harness, lanyard, lifeline), hole
covers, or any other appropriate protection.
{Employers must review the Fall Protection Standard, 1926 Subpart M, for the
various requirements for fall protection. Essentially, the standard requires that fall
protection be addressed for any fall exposure over six feet.}
Electrical
b. Working and clear space around electric equipment and distribution boxes
will be kept clear and assessable.
c. Circuit breakers, switch boxes, etc. will be legibly marked to indicate their
purpose.
e. All extension cords will be three-wire (grounded) type and designed for hard
or extra hard usage (Type S, ST, SO, STO, or SJ, SJO, SJT, SJTO). Ground
prongs will not be removed. Cords and strain relief devices/clamps will be in good
condition.
f. All lamps for general illumination will have the bulbs protected against
breakage. Temporary lights will not be suspended by their electrical cords unless
cords and lights are designed for such suspension. Flexible cords used for
temporary and portable lights will be designed for hard or extra hard usage.
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g. Employees will not work in such close (able to contact) proximity to
any part of an electric power circuit unless the circuit is deenergized,
grounded, or guarded by insulation.
a. All gas cylinders will have their contents clearly marked on the outside of
each cylinder.
c. Cylinder valves must be protected with caps and closed when not in use.
e. Oxygen cylinders and fittings will be kept away from oil or grease.
Ladders
b. Straight ladders used on other than stable, level, and dry surfaces must be
tied off, held, or secured for stability.
c. Portable ladder side rails will extend at least three feet above the upper
landing to which the ladder is used to gain access.
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Aerial Lifts
a. Aerial lifts include cherry pickers, extensible boom platforms, aerial ladders,
articulating boom platforms, vertical towers, and any combinations of the above.
d. Safety harness will be worn when elevated in the aerial lift. Lanyards will be
attached to the boom or basket. Employees will not belt off to adjacent poles,
structures, or equipment while working from an aerial lift.
e. Employees will always stand firmly on the floor of the basket, and will not sit
or climb on the edge of the basket. Planks, ladders, or other devices will not be
used for work position or additional working height.
f. Brakes will be set and outriggers will be used. The aerial lift truck will not be
moved with the boom elevated and employees in the basket, unless the
equipment is specifically designed for such.
Cranes
c. Loads will never be swung over the heads of workers in the area.
d. Employees will never ride hooks, concrete buckets, or other material loads
being suspended or moved by cranes.
f. Tag lines must be used to control loads and keep workers away.
g. Loads, booms, and rigging will be kept at least 10 feet from energized
electrical lines rated 50 KV or lower unless the lines are de-energized. For lines
rated greater that 50 KV follow Wyoming Occupational Health and Safety Rules
and Regulations, 1926.550(a)(15).
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h. Cranes will always be operated on firm, level surfaces, or use mats/pads,
particularly for near-capacity lifts.
i. Accessible areas within the swing radius of the rear of the rotating
superstructure of the crane, either permanently or temporarily mounted, will be
barricaded in such a manner as to prevent employees from being struck or
crushed by the crane.
l. Job or shop hooks or other makeshift fasteners using bolts, wire, etc. will
not be used.
m. Wire rope shall be taken out of service when one of the following
conditions exist:
4. In standing ropes, more than two broken wires in one lay in sections
beyond end connections, or more than one broken wire at an end
connection.
b. Welding helmets and goggles will be worn for eye protection and to prevent
flash burns. Eye protection to guard against slag while chipping, grinding and
dressing of welds will be worn.
c. Only electrode holders specifically designed for arc welding will be used.
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d. All parts subject to electrical current will be fully insulated against the
maximum voltage encountered to ground.
e. A ground return cable shall have a safe current carrying capacity equal to,
or exceeding, the specified maximum output capacity of the arc welding unit that it
services.
f. Cables, leads, hoses, and connections will be placed so that there are no
fire or tripping hazards.
Tools
a. Take special precautions when using power tools. Defective tools will be
removed form service.
c. Power tools will be turned off and motion stopped before setting tool down.
d. Tools will be disconnected from power source before changing drills, blades
or bits, or attempting repair or adjustment. Never leave a running tool unattended.
e. Power saws, table saws, and radial arm saws will have operational blade
guards installed and used.
g. Portable abrasive grinders will have guards installed covering the upper and
back portions of the abrasive wheel. Wheel speed ratings will never be less than
the grinder RPM speed.
h. Compressed air will not be used for cleaning purposes except when
pressure is reduced to less than 30 psi by regulating or use of a safety nozzle, and
then only with effective chip guarding and proper personal protective equipment.
i. Abrasive blasting nozzles will have a valve that must be held open
manually.
k. Any employee furnished tools of any nature must meet all OSHA and ANSI
requirements.
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Safety Railings and Other Fall Protection
a. All open sided floors and platforms six feet or more above adjacent
floor/ground level will be guarded by a standard railing (top and mid rail, toeboard if
required).
c. All stairways of four or more risers or greater than 30 inches high will be
guarded by a handrail or stairrails.
d. When a floor hole or opening (greater than two inches in its least
dimension) is created during a work activity, through which a worker can fall, step
into, or material can fall through, a cover or a safety guardrail must be installed
immediately.
e. Safety nets will be provided when workplaces are more than 25 feet above
the ground, water, or other surfaces where the use of ladders, scaffolds, catch
platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or safety belts, is impractical.
f. Safety harnesses, lanyards, lines, and lifelines may be used in lieu of other
fall protection systems to provide the required fall protection.
g. Adjustment of lanyards must provide for not more than a six foot fall, and all
tie off points must be at least waist high.
Scaffolds
d. Platforms at all working levels will be fully planked. Planking will be laid
tight with no more than one inch space between them, overlap at least 12 inches,
and extend over end supports 6 - 12 inches.
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e. The front edge of all platforms will be no more than 14 inches from
the face of the work, except plastering/lathing may be 18 inches.
a. Any excavation or trench five feet or more in depth will be provided cave-in
protection through shoring, sloping, benching, or the use of hydraulic shoring,
trench shields, or trench boxes. Trenches less than five feet in depth and showing
potential of cave-in will also be provided cave-in protection. Specific requirements
of each system are dependent upon the soil classification as determined by a
competent person.
d. Spoil piles and other equipment will be kept at least two feet from the edge
of the trench or excavation.
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Motor Vehicles and Mechanized Equipment
a. All vehicles and equipment will be checked at the beginning of each shift,
and during use, to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
f. All vehicles with cabs will be equipped with windshields with safety glass.
Miscellaneous
a. All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and into which employees could fall,
shall be guarded to eliminate the impalement hazard.
b. Enclosed chutes will be used when material, trash, and debris are dropped
more than 20 feet outside the exterior walls of a building. A substantial gate will be
provided near the discharge end of the chute, and guardrails at the chute openings
into which workers drop material.
c. Only trained employees will service large truck wheels. A cage or other
restraining device plus an airline assembly consisting of a clip-on chuck, gauge,
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and length of hose will be used to inflate any large truck tires.
d. Only trained employees will operate fork lifts and other industrial trucks.
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Inspection Guideline
This listing includes items and categories for health and safety inspections on the job and
in the shop. It is generic and not all inclusive, but provides a guideline of areas to be
surveyed or developed into a checklist for use during the inspection.
b. Posters, signs required by Workers' Safety and health and safety practices.
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r. Fall protection requirements: In place and in use.
s. Electrical system and devices; condition and use of cords; ground fault
protection or assured grounding conductor protection.
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